Wingstop
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
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Score
Wingstop has been inspected 20 times since 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 21 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wingstop is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD ARE NOT WEARING HAIR NOR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: TONGS STORED ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE WASH BOWLS IN THE MEN/WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE TOP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Dec 30, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: TONGS STORED ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE TOP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HE FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM REPORT #2609012 DATED 12/12/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590377 DATED 03/01/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #55. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. #57. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. #58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: TONGS STORED ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE TOP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Dec 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590377 DATED 03/01/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #55. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. #57. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. #58. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED PIC MUST HAVE THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: TONGS STORED ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE TOP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Mar 1, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BAGS OF FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING A COMPARTMENT FULL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN TCS FOODS FROM FROZEN TO THAW BY MEANS OF THE MICROWAVE, USING REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F). MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRYER WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 20, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLASTIC TUBES AND BOXES TO THE SODA HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BELOW THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH PILES OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE COMPARTMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BACK OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH LIQUID SPLATTERS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SPEED RACK OF BOILED FRENCH FRIES NOT COVERED WHILE STORED AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOODS WHILE UNATTENDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS PUSH THE SOAP DISPENSER COVERS, IN ORDER FOR THE SOAP TO DISPENSE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID SOAP DISPENSERS, SO THAT THEY ADEQUATELY DISPENSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ONE FREEZER UNIT AND ONE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. THERE WAS ALSO A HEATING UNIT STORED AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP ARE NO LONGER IN USE. THERE WERE NO TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE THE LISTED EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 25, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2569803 DATED ON 01/17/2023 NOT CORRECTED #16- STILL OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ONE FREEZER UNIT AND ONE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. THERE WAS ALSO A HEATING UNIT STORED AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP ARE NO LONGER IN USE. THERE WERE NO TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE THE LISTED EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 17, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.0F. THE REFRIGERATOR DIDN'T HAVE ANY TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THERE WERE DIPPING SAUCES AND PICKELS STORED INSIDE. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FREEZER UNIT AND ONE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. THERE WAS ALSO A HEATING UNIT STORED AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP ARE NO LONGER IN USE. THERE WERE NO TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WERE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE THE LISTED EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE AT 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED. 1 DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WAS MISSING A LID. ANOTHER DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE DID NOT HAVE A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2546730 INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT BY 4-20-2022. OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING UPON ARRIVAL TO FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 20, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED AT THE DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 9, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED PIC MUST HAVE THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH THE 1st FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(BROKEN TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER IN TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 17, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2303972 7/31/19 NOT CORRECTED #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN SAME AREAS AND KEEP DRY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Mar 10, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS AND LOWER CABINET AT SODA AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/10/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2303972 7/31/19 NOT CORRECTED #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN SAME AREAS AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR SODA MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 31, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER BENT AND NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, OFFICE AREA, AND THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 23, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (54.8). COOLER WAS TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTION BY CDPH. EQUIPMENT FOR COOLING FOOD SHALL BE SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE AREA CABINETS UNDER THE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID TO THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER BENT AND NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 20, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed no previous inspection report summary posted in facility. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Posted new inspection report summary during inspection. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive orange and pink, slimy, mold like substance on plastic part of lower interior of ice machine in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease, dirt and debris build up on floors under CO2 tanks. Observed excessive debris build up on floor, along walls behind soda storage racks. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed all food handlers without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints (such as hats, hair nets, etc.), and must have long hair secured when in the food prep area.
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Mar 17, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.
Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wingstop have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wingstop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wingstop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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